Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 249

After I hung up the phone, Neil had already arrived.

His company seemed to be not far from here, so it didn’t take him long to swing by

“Neil, you finally showed up! I thought you were going to bail on us!” Kitty ran over excitedly and hugged his arm as soon as she saw Neil.

Neil, looking a bit peeved, brushed her arms off and said, ‘Let’s just talk standing here. No need to hug”

It was at that moment that Kitty’s friends finally recognized that her companion was Neil. They were all pretty shocked and couldn’t help checking out this big shot from the business world that they’d heard so much about.

Kitty was unfazed by their surprise. Hands on her hips, she said, ‘Quit it. You’re picking up the tab today, OK?”

To Neil, footing the bill was no biggie. He didn’t answer, but no answer was as good as a yes. Kitty immediately told her friends, “Alright, eat and drink whatever you want today. We’ve got a free ride”

I kept quiet, thinking about how to get out of there. When Kitty came over to say hi, I said, “Kitty, something came up at work. I gotta go handle it. Happy birthday!”

“Huh? Are you leaving before the cake? Is work really that urgent? Maybe you can stick around for a bit, and it’s more fun with more people” Kitty seemed a bit disappointed.

I could tell Kitty loved a good time, her eyes were full of the desire for fun, and she made no attempt to hide it.

As for Neil, he was frowning, probably guessing that I was just making excuses to avoid him.

“I’ll get you a gift for your next birthday. I’ll have the cake next time.” I smiled and replied.

Kitty pouted, “Well, alright then.”

Since the birthday girl was OK with me leaving, I turned to go. Unexpectedly Neil said, “I’ll go pay the bill. You guys go ahead and eat”

He didnt ever wait for Kitty’s response, he just started following me.

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Neil’s going to pay the bill himself? Can’t he just have someone else do it? I suspected he just wanted an excuse to follow me, so I quickened my pace.

Even though I was somewhat tall for a woman and walked fast, Neil had long legs and strode even faster, and he caught up with me in no time.

I was in high heels, and because I was walking so fast, I twisted my ankle. The pain was so intense I let out a yelp. “Ah!”

Then I started to lose my balance and almost fell over

caught me just in time. Thank God he was there, or else

I thanked Neil, gritting my teeth against

you wearing high heels to a party?” Neil frowned, looking at the broken heel

question due to the pain, 7

other ankle. I sat down hard on

and wore these thin heeled shoes. Normally it’s fine, but when I’m in a rush, I just

asking if I needed

handle this.” Nell walked over

the water could help, but he

down beside me,

Who could walk with a sprained

my phone to text Stella, hoping she could come help

I knew, Neil had picked me up, my phone nearly slipping out

Put me down!” I insisted

that and let me down, I wasn’t ready and ended

did that on purpose, causing me

teeth and dialed Stella’s number. She came out

take her to the

Samaritan, squatted down with his back towards me, 11l give you a

glaring at him like he was the devil incarnate. He went weak in the knees, and before I could climb onto his back, he started rubbing his back, saying, “Ah… Irene, I think I’ve put my back out…

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kidding me? Since when do

said. ‘Maybe he just

back problems?

help out? It’s too much for me

but after he said that, a faint smile

bit annoyed. Just as I was about to ask

again

hitting the gym regularly, but he was surprisingly strong Picking me up was as easy as lifting a pillow. Maybe it was

Kitty came

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just paying the b Neil’s

started

shouted unhappily

closed, cutting us

Neil

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arm too?”

arms, my arms